Explanatory note

This Order makes amendments to and revokes provisions in subordinate legislation. These amendments and revocations are consequential for the purposes of, or in consequence of, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, asp 5 (“the 2005 Act”). The effect of the subordinate legislation has not been altered; however, the terminology used in the subordinate legislation is updated.

Article 1 of the Order provides that the amendments and revocations will have effect from the day on which Part 1 of the 2005 Act comes into force.

Article 2(1) and Schedule 1 set out amendments to subordinate legislation.

Article 2(2) and Schedule 2 set out revocations of subordinate legislation.